Rock’ n Roll stars, Buddy Holly, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and Ritchie Valens are remembered at Three Stars Plaza located ½ block west of the legendary Surf Ballroom.An original work of art representing a giant record player spindle stacked with three 45 rpm records is located in the center of Three Stars Plaza.The 15-foot art feature honors the stars' fateful final performance at Clear Lake’s Surf Ballroom in early February 1959.The trio, along with pilot Roger Peterson, died hours after their performance in a plane crash in a field north of Clear Lake.At night the three records are beautifully lit in blue neon.

PLANE CRASH SITE of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & “The Big Bopper”

Larger-than-life “Buddy Holly” glasses marks the entrance to the half-mile trail leading to the exact spot where the plane came to rest following their final concert.A stainless steel guitar and a set of three stainless steel records are located at the actual crash site.In 2009, a second monument was erected to honor their pilot, Roger Peterson.The memorials are located on private property and visitors are asked to respect their rights while visiting.